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Cliff Chirping Frog (Eleutherodactylus marnockii)Observer
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This little frog was calling at night.
Weather: weather was cool about 69 degrees Fahrenheit
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Blanchard's Cricket Frog (Acris blanchardi)Observer
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I found this little frog in the creek by the farm.
Weather: Hot and sunny; temperature about 83 degrees Fahrenheit
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Checkered Garter Snake (Thamnophis marcianus)Observer
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Ian fund this garter snake underneath a rock on the side of the road.
SVL: 17.1 cm
Weather: The rain had ceased from the thunderstorm. It was still very cool, around 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Western Narrow-mouthed Toad (Gastrophryne olivacea)Observer
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This frog was found at the pond with many, many other Gastrophryne olivacea. The frogs were very vocal, expressing mating calls. You could actually observe the vocal sacs protruding outward when the little frogs would call. The one I found was swimming near the edges of the pond. We also heard the mating calls of Scaphiopus couchii and found 2 engaged in amplexus.
SVL: 2.5 cm
Weather: Drizzling, cool; about 72 degrees Fahrenheit
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Couch's Spadefoot (Scaphiopus couchii)Observer
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We spotted this frog while road cruising.
Weather: Raining thunder and lightning; around 73 degrees Fahrenheit
SVL: 2.5 cm
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Texas Toad (Anaxyrus speciosus)Observer
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We were road cruising and there were no herps out. Then it started raining around 8:50 pm and there were frogs everywhere, littering the roads. This is the second frog we came across, most likely out to take part in the explosive breeding activity.
Weather: Raining heavily, with thunder and lightning; around 73 degrees Fahrenheit
SVL: 2.5 cm
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Mexican Palo Verde (Parkinsonia aculeata)Observer
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This beautiful tree was on the edge of the pond where we dropped some turtle traps.
Weather: Sunny with some clouds; around 78 degrees Fahrenheit
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Mediterranean Gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus)Observer
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We found this Gecko while road cruising near the entrance buildings in the Chaparral acreage. The Gecko was climbing the wall and unfortunately performed caudal autotomy. I picked up the tail as well.
Weather: It was nighttime and the weather was a little cool and partly cloudy; about 75 degrees Fahrenheit
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Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor)Observer
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I found this smoky red colored caterpillar near the cabins at Chaparral. Ian showed me a really cool defense mechanism they possess. When you tap the head, a brightly colored structure called a osmeterium will pop up and emit a foul smelling odor (moldy cheese) to ward off predators.
Weather: The weather was sunny, a little cloudy, around 82 degrees Fahrenheit
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Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor)Observer
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My boyfriend and I spotted this raccoon outside of the Cypress Bend Cafe at the University of Texas at Austin. The raccoon was rummaging around in the trash can, probably looking for food.
Weather: The weather was sunny, around 83 degrees Fahrenheit
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Spiny Softshell (Apalone spinifera)Observer
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Our Herpetology lab was outside by the turtle pond and we spotted this Softshell turtle swimming.
Weather: Cool and windy, around 65 degrees Fahrenheit
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Giant Desert Centipede (Scolopendra heros)Observer
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Kaety and I moved a large, flat rock and I spotted this large centipede burrowing into the ground.
Weather: Chilly, but the temperature was rising.
About 58 degrees Fahrenheit
SVL=12 cm
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Western Narrow-mouthed Toad (Gastrophryne olivacea)Observer
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Kaety and I flipped over a log and found this little guy underneath. Weather: chilly, but the sun was coming out. About 54 degrees Fahrenheit
SVL=3 cm
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Texas Blind Snake (Rena dulcis)Observer
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Found while digging through the flowerbeds.
Weather: 81 degrees Fahrenheit
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Prairie Lizard (Sceloporus consobrinus)Observer
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Found hiding in a pile of wooden boards.
Weather: 73 degrees Fahrenheit
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Rough Earthsnake (Virginia striatula)Observer
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Found the snake underneath a rock.
Weather: Hot and sunny; 79 degrees Fahrenheit
Svl: 9.3 cm
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Mediterranean Gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus)Observer
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I saw this Gecko crawling along the fence in the backyard of my house.
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Gulf Coast Toad (Incilius nebulifer)Observer
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Found in the ruins of an old barn underneath a large thin sheet of metal.
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Little Brown Skink (Scincella lateralis)Observer
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Found under the ruins of an old barn.
Svl: 6 mm
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Pond Slider (Trachemys scripta)Observer
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Turtle was found in Waller Creek hiding in an underwater corner. The weather was cloudy about 61 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta ssp. elegans)Observer
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I spotted some turtles in the San Antonio River inside of Brackenridge Park. The turtles were basking on some rocks. The weather was sunny, about 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)Observer
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Found on the stairs leading to my apartment, very green and vibrant color.
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Flat-headed Snake (Tantilla gracilis)Observer
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Found under rock.
Weather: 50 Fahrenheit
Svl: 12.7 cm
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Texas Blind Snake (Rena dulcis)Observer
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Found underneath a rock.
Weather: 51 Fahrenheit
Svl: 17 cm
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Common Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis gularis)Observer
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This lizard was hiding underneath a large, thin wooden board. It was a cold day (51 Fahrenheit) which probably contributed to the lack of speed of the Teiidae lizard. Usually whiptails run at high speeds on hot days.
Svl: 2.5 cm
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Blanchard's Cricket Frog (Acris blanchardi)Observer
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The frog was well camouflaged on a tree. It was a cold day, about 51 Fahrenheit and drizzling.
Svl: 2.5 cm
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Green Treefrog (Hyla cinerea)Observer
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Found in dense brush under a damp log. This frog was probably trying to conserve its body heat in the cool weather. There were many insects under the log as well, including crickets. Being that green tree frogs are insectivores, this was a good place for the frog to catch a meal.
The weather was about 60 Fahrenheit.
Svl: 5.5 cm
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Gulf Coast Toad (Incilius nebulifer)Observer
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I found a toad inside the garden in one of the cement blocks. It was a pretty small space for such a big toad. The weather was cold, about 57 Fahrenheit.
Svl: 10.4 cm
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Southern Leopard Frog (Lithobates sphenocephalus)Observer
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This frog was found during nighttime road cruising. Unfortunately, it had been run over already. It was still mostly intact.
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Dekay's Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi)Observer
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This snake was spotted during road cruising at night. The snake was a little damaged, but still alive.
